Compuware Appoints Dennis W. Archer to Board of Directors

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- January 7, 2002 -- Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq: CPWR) today announced that Dennis W. Archer, the former mayor of the city of Detroit and current chairperson of the law firm of Dickinson Wright, has joined its board of directors.

"We’re thrilled to add Dennis to our board," said Compuware Chairman and CEO Peter Karmanos, Jr. "His experience in the public and private sectors will prove to be an extremely valuable resource as we continue to work to increase our revenues and earnings. In addition to his business, legal and political skills, Dennis is well known for the passion and integrity he will bring to this role."

Dennis Archer was born on January 1, 1942 in Detroit. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University, to which he added a J.D. from Detroit College of Law in 1970. Mr. Archer served as mayor of Detroit from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 2001, earning national and international acclaim for his success in improving Detroit’s image, direction and business climate. Mr. Archer also served the state of Michigan as an associate justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Ebony magazine has honored Mr. Archer as one the 100 Most Influential Black Americans. He is also currently on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association (ABA) and chairs its Finance Committee. Mr. Archer is unopposed in his bid for the office of president elect of the ABA.

"I’m very happy to join the Compuware Board of Directors," said Mr. Archer. "With a straightforward and hard-working approach to helping clients get maximum value from technology, Compuware embodies the spirit of our mutual hometown of Detroit. I’m honored to bring my expertise to their management team."

Compuware Corporation

Compuware Corporation, a multi-billion dollar company, provides business value through software and professional services that optimize productivity and reduce costs across the application life cycle. Meeting the rapidly changing needs of businesses of all sizes, Compuware’s market-leading solutions improve the quality, ease the integration and enhance the performance of distributed, e-business and enterprise software. Compuware employs approximately 13,000 information technology professionals worldwide. For more information about Compuware, please contact the corporate offices at 800-521-9353. You may also visit Compuware on the World Wide Web at http://www.compuware.com.